Those with cerebral palsy can try eye-controllers, for example, making music simply by looking at notes on the screen. Lenovo recently debuted eye-controlled laptops too, and is working on bringing similar tech to a consumer market.

SpecialEffect Director Dr Mick Donegan said: “SpecialEffect already helps a wide range of people with disabilities to discover how to use specialist technology through its website, roadshows, working with hospitals and home visits. The only thing missing was a central hub for people to visit. The new centre offers them the opportunity to arrange to try out a range of cutting edge games and leisure software and hardware, with the advice and support of specialist professionals.”